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Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet Secretary Chairs National Crisis Management Committee  Meeting on Cyclone Tauktae
AIM should be to ensure minimal loss of life and damage, says Shri Rajiv Gauba
Necessary arrangements made to ensure uninterrupted functioning of Hospitals and Covid Care Centres
The Cabinet Secretary, Shri Rajiv Gauba chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee  in view of the Cyclonic Storm Tauktae in the Arabian Sea. The meeting was held through video conferencing with Chief Secretaries of the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as Advisors to the Administrators of the Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Secretaries of various Union ministries also attended the video conference.
Reviewing the preparedness of the Central and State agencies, Shri Rajiv Gauba stressed that all measures should be taken to evacuate people in areas affected by the cyclone, so as to ensure zero loss of life and damage. Preparatory arrangements to restore power, telecom and other important services should be ensured. The Cabinet Secretary also emphasised that all steps should also be taken to avoid disruption of functioning of hospitals and Covid Care Centres and maintenance of regular supply of oxygen to them. Necessary arrangements have been made in this regard to ensure uninterrupted functioning of hospitals and Covid Care Centres, alongwith ensuring generation and supply of oxygen to Covid facilities across the country.The Cabinet Secretary also directed the concerned agencies to work in close co-ordination and extend all requisite assistance to the State Administrations.
The Chief Secretaries of the concerned States apprised the Committee of the preparatory measures put in place to deal with the cyclonic storm. Adequate stocks of food grains, drinking water and other essential supplies have been arranged and preparations made to maintain essential services such as Power, Telecommunications etc.
The National Disaster Response Force  informed that they have deployed/made available 79 teams in the affected states and 22 additional teams have also been kept in readiness. Rescue and relief teams of the Army, Navy and the Coast Guard alongwith ships and aircraft have also been deployed.
Ministry of Railways
Shri Piyush Goyal releases ‘Station Cleanliness Survey Report’, Inspects Display of Cleaning Tools & Equipments and inaugurates Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi at National Rail Museum
Indian Railways organizes a slew of Swachchta Activites on 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal released the ‘Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’ . He was participating in an event to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi at a function organized in New Delhi Railway Station.
Railways’ response to the call of cleanliness all across the country by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has made cleanliness at stations, rolling stock and premises a prime focus. On the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Indian Railways organized a slew of activities connected with cleanliness today i.e. 02.10.2019.
Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, other Members of Railway Board, General Manager, Northern Railway along with senior Railway officials were present on the occasion.
Shri Piyush Goyal and other Dignitaries also went around the Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi and displays of Tools & Equipments used for cleaning purposes. They understood the features of the Bio-toilet and inspected the new generation coaches being used by the Railways. Under the initiative of waste and scrap management, a sculpture of Bapu made from scrap material was showcased, which was highly appreciated by all. The Minister also inaugurated an exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi at National Rail Museum through Video Conferencing.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal said that “Today we are committed to develop India as a Clean India, Healthy India and Prosperous India. Indian Railways is doing its bit to provide a clean and hygienic environment to the travelling people. There is a need to value the change emerged in the mindset of common people. Today, India is one of those countries which give priority to cleanliness. Today, cleanliness programme is being conducted over 6500 stations across Indian Railways to showcase the efforts putting in by Indian Railways to keep trains, stations and railway premises clean. Indian Railways has celebrated Swachchta Pakhwada from 16th September to 02nd October, 2019. Indian Railways has also banned single use plastic across its premises today onwards. Shri Goyal added that as safety is accorded first priority, Indian Railways has started manufacturing LHB coaches only and these LHB coaches are being equipped with bio-toilets.
Link of the Green Report 2019
Ministry of Defence
INS NIREEKSHAK ARRIVES TRINCOMALEE FOR JOINT DIVE TRAINING
INS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee Sri Lanka on 14 Sep 23 to undertake IN-SLN joint dive training. Spanning over a week, the diving teams of both the Navies would participate in diving exercises towards enhancing interoperability, cohesiveness and exchange of Best Practices.
On arrival, the ship was warmly welcomed by officials from HCI, Colombo and the SLN band playing to the tune of ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’. The Commanding Officer, INS Nireekshak called on Rear Admiral PS De Silva, Commander of Eastern Naval Area and held discussions on various issues of mutual interest. Professional interaction, social exchanges, sports fixtures and joint yoga sessions are also planned during the ship’s stay to bolster the bonds of friendship and camaraderie between both the Navies.
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Ministry of Finance
Department of Financial Services  to launch 3-months-long campaign tomorrow to boost micro-insurance Schemes at Gram Panchayat level
In order to achieve saturation under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana  and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana , an intensive three months saturation campaign is being rolled out from 01.04.2023 to 30.06.2023 by the Department of Financial Services , Ministry of Finance.
Camps are going to be organised at the Gram Panchayat level across all districts in the country by the banks with active participation of the State administration and other Ministries of Government of India to ensure that benefits of the two Jan Suraksha schemes PMJJBY and PMSBY reach the masses.
Chief Secretaries of States/ UTs, Chairman/ MD and CEOs of Public Sector Banks  have been advised to extend full support during the campaign. Lead District Managers  will lead the campaign in consultation with State/ UT Level Bankers Committees of the States/ UTs and District Magistrates/ Collectors of the Districts. Line Ministries of Government of India have been advised to utilise their field functionaries for identification and mobilisation of the Scheme beneficiaries for enrolment.
All Nodal Officers from DFS have been instructed to participate in the special SLBC/ UTLBC meetings and to undertake field visits for monitoring the Gram Panchayat level saturation campaign.
ABOUT THE SCHEMES
The two social security schemes of Government of India; Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana  and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana  are aimed at providing life and accidental insurance cover to the citizens, especially the marginal sections of the society. PMJJBY provides insurance cover of Rs.2 lakh in the event of death due to any reason whereas PMSBY provides accidental insurance cover of Rs.2 lakh for death or full permanent disability and Rs.1 lakh in case of partial permanent disability. The two schemes provide the much needed financial support to the subscribers and/or their families in such eventualities.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
DG, Eastern Zone inaugurates Publications Division stall at Kolkata International Book Fair
Kolkata, February 28, 2022
Shri Bhupendra Kainthola, Director General, Eastern Zone, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today inaugurated Stall No-330 of Publications Division, the publication wing of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in the Kolkata International Book Fair-2022, starting today at the Central Park Mela Ground, at Salt Lake, Kolkata. Smt. Jane Namchu, Additional Director General, PIB, Kolkata and Shri K.A. Mallick, Dy. Director, Publications Division and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
Over 2000 books, comprising 300 titles on Heritage, Culture, Art, Literature, Freedom Struggle etc. in Bengali, Hindi and English will be available for sale at the stall. Buyers will be offered discount upto 70% on various selected books. Newly published books will also be put for display and sale.
The fair will be open to all from 12:00 noon to 08:00 pm on all days till March 13, 2022.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Government to Facilitate doubling of Milk Processing capacity from 53.5 million MT to 108 million Mt by 2025
Increase in Milk Productivity through Genetic Improvement and Input Cost
In India milk production is growing by 6.4% during the last 5 years and has increased from 146.3 million MT in 2014-15 to 187.7 million MT in 2018-19. About 54% of milk produced is marketable surplus and remaining 46% is retained in villages for local consumption. Out of the marketable surplus available with farmers only 36% is handled by organised sectors evenly shared by cooperative and private sector. There is a need to bring the remaining 64% surplus milk under the organized fold through various interventions. During last 2 years milk procurement is also growing by about 9% in Cooperative sector.
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying is continuously working towards increasing milk productivity through genetic improvement and reduction of input cost. Special programme has also been launched recently for improvement of milk quality by providing required testing facilities at village and dairy plant level for safe human consumption. It is proposed to further intensify the Quality Milk Programme for both cooperative and private sector with fund sharing basis. With a thrust on better productivity, reduced input cost and better quality milk and milk product, the competitiveness and profitability in the dairy sector will get enhanced leading to increased demand of dairy products in domestic and international market. This would also bring private investments in the sector to boost growth in rural income and also employment.
Public investment to further incentivise private investments would be facilitated for increasing processing facilities through convergence and leveraging the schemes of Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Department of Rural Development and State Governments.
President's Secretariat
President of India in Jharkhand; Addresses The First Convocation of Central University of Jharkhand
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the first convocation of the Central University of Jharkhand today  in Ranchi.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that understanding the importance of social service is necessary not only for nation-building but also for self-determination. Everyone should be prepared to repay the debt of society. The entire society contributes in the establishment and operation of a university. Therefore, universities should also fulfil their responsibilities towards the society. He said that students can spend some time in nearby villages and help villagers solve their problems and try to improve their quality of life. They can make aware villagers about various welfare initiatives of government. He was happy to note that the University has taken the initiative to adopt five nearby villages and has also taken the responsibility of teaching rural children. He said that many such programs can be run for the people who are relatively left behind in the society.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
Applications invited under the Design Linked Incentive  Scheme from domestic semiconductor chip design firms
With an overall vision to create a vibrant ecosystem for Semiconductor Chip Design in the country, the Ministry of Electronics and Information  is seeking applications from 100 domestic companies, start-ups and MSMEs under its Design Linked Incentive  Scheme.
Under the DLI Scheme, which was announced by MeitY in December, financial incentives and design infrastructure support will be extended to domestic companies, startups and MSMEs across various stages of development and deployment of semiconductor design for Integrated Circuits , Chipsets, System on Chips , Systems & IP Cores and semiconductor linked design for over a period of 5 years.
The scheme, which was a part of ₹76,000 crore  package that the government announced in December, aims to nurture at least 20 domestic companies involved in semiconductor design and facilitating them to achieve turnover of more than ₹1500 Crore in the next 5 years.
C-DAC , a scientific society operating under MeitY, will serve as the nodal agency for implementation of the DLI scheme.
The scheme has three components – Chip Design infrastructure support, Product Design Linked Incentive and Deployment Linked Incentive.
Under the Chip Design infrastructure support, C-DAC will setup the India Chip Centre to host the state-of-the-art design infrastructure  & post-silicon validation) and facilitate its access to supported companies.
Under the Product Design Linked Incentive component, a reimbursement of up to 50% of the eligible expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹15 Crore per application will be provided as fiscal support to the approved applicants who are engaged in semiconductor design.
Under the Deployment Linked Incentive component, an incentive of 6% to 4% of net sales turnover over 5 years subject to a ceiling of ₹30 Crore per application will be provided to approved applicants whose semiconductor design for Integrated Circuits , Chipsets, System on Chips , Systems & IP Cores and semiconductor linked design are deployed in electronic products.
The approved applicants that claim incentives under the scheme will be encouraged to retain their domestic status  for a period of three years after claiming incentives under the scheme.
An applicant must meet the Threshold and Ceiling Limits to be eligible for disbursement of incentives under the Scheme.
A dedicated portal has been made available – www.chips-dli.gov.in - for inviting Online applications from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The applicants can find the guidelines of the DLI Scheme on the portal and register themselves for availing support under the scheme.
The DLI Scheme will also take a graded and pre-emptive approach to Identify the Products of national priorities and implement strategies for their complete or near complete indigenisation & deployment thereby taking steps towards the import substitution & value addition in strategic & societal sectors.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle to be called Government e-Marketplace 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the following:-
 as the National Public Procurement Portal as Section 8 Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, for providing procurement of goods & services required by Central & State Government organizations. GeM SPV shall provide an end-to-end online Marketplace for Central and State Government Ministries / Departments, Central & State Public Sector Undertakings , Autonomous institutions and Local bodies, for procurement of common use goods & services in a transparent and efficient manner.
2. DGS&D shall be wound up and cease its functions by 31st October, 2017. In case it is not possible to wind up DGS&D by 31st October, 2017, the Department may extend the date of closure with proper justification latest upto 31st March, 2018.
Ministry of Communications
114th Dak Adalat will be held on 28th January 2021
Kolkata, 23rd December, 2020
Under the Chairmanship of Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle a Dak Adalat will be held on 28/01/2021 at 11 hrs in the office of the Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle, Yogayog Bhawan, P-36, C.R.Avenue, Kolkata-700012. The said Dak Adalat will be held through Google Meet  due to Covid pandemic situation. The Adalat will attend to all types of long pending complaints concerning Postal Services of West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The complaint must contain full details including reference number, date of letter received earlier from various Postal Authorities and the Mobile number of the complainant. The complaint should be addressed to Sri.B.K.Pal, ADPS, O/o The Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle, P-36, C.R.Avenue, Kolkata-700012 so as to reach on or before 08/01/2021 by post or through e-mail cpmg_wb@indiapost.gov.in.
The complainant is requested to attend Dak Adalat through Google Meet  on the above scheduled date and time. For any clarification ADPS could be contacted in Telephone No: 033-22120250/033-22120612.
Ministry of Defence
MEDICAL EVACUATION OF SEYCHELLES COAST GUARD CREW FROM SEA
An Advanced Light Helicopter  from INS Garuda of the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy undertook a Medical Evacuation  of a female crew of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship  Zoroaster on 14 Apr 22. The ship was being escorted by INS Sharda and was on voyage from Kochi to Victoria, Seychelles. At about 0930 hrs on 14 Apr, a crew member of SCGS Zoroaster, reported severe abdominal pains and was shifted to INS Sharda by boat, for further medical management and evacuation.
Immediately on receipt of information, an indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopter  and a Seaking 42C helicopter were prepared at Kochi for the medical evacuation. At 1233 hrs, an ALH helicopter with a Naval Medical Officer onboard took off from INS Garuda to effect rendezvous with INS Sharda which was approximately 15 km north of Minicoy Island. The aircraft landed back at Garuda, with the patient at 1650 h. The patient was immediately taken to INHS Sanjivani by ambulance. The patient is under observation and her condition is 'stable'.
Ministry of Steel
Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh lays foundation stone for Coke Oven Plant of KIOCL
The Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh visited Blast Furnace Unit to lay Foundation stone for Coke Oven Plant Kudremukh Iron Ore Co.Ltd , Panambur Mangalore today.
The proposed project is for Setting up of 2.0 LTPA Ductile Iron Spun Pipe Plant under forward & 1.80 LTPA Coke Oven Plant under backward integration projects at Blast Furnace Unit at a Capex of ₹ 836.90 Crores and would take 24 months to complete from the date of placement of order on the Main technological package supplier.
Shri T Saminathan, CMD, KIOCL stated that with the suitable patronage and support of Steel Ministry, this Mini Ratna CPSU is all poised to get back its erstwhile shine and glory by demonstrating its core competency in Mining and Pelletization industry in the Country.
Shri T. Srinivas, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Shri T Saminathan, CMD, Shri SK Gorai, Director , Shri KV Bhaskara Reddy, Director , senior officials of KIOCL were also present.
The Minister would be visiting Kudremukh facility, Lakya Dam tomorrow for afforestation work carried out by the company.
Special Service and Features
JAL JEEVAN MISSION: SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR ALL BY 2024
100 day campaign underway to give assured water supply to all schools and anganwadi centres
Jal Jeevan Mission by Union Jal Shakthi Ministry aims to provide safe drinking water through functional household tap connections by 2024. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had launched 100 days campaign on October 2nd this year to give assured drinking water supply to all anganwadis, schools, and residential schools.
Out of 1.26 crore rural households in Tamil Nadu, 29.36 lakh houses have functional household tap connections. This year, the State plans to provide tap water to 34 lakh rural households. Priority is being given for 100% coverage of all 117 villages under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, villages in aspirational districts and 90% SC/ ST dominated habitations.
In Tiruchirapalli district out of 3.85 lakh households about 1.50 lakh household are having tap connections. Jal Jeevan Mission is being implemented in many villages in the district including Manachanalur, Punampalayam, Omanthur, Tirupattur, Konalai, Inamsamayapuram, Kiliyanallur at a cost of Rs 1. 53crore. Potable water connection is being given to each house in these villages. In Vadakkipatty village in Punampalayam, Jal Jeevan Mission is implemented at a cost of Rs 24.90 lakhs, in Omanthur at a cost of Rs 28.47 lakh, in Tirupattur at a cost of Rs 49.50 lakh in Konalai at a cost of Rs 16.60 lakh, in Kalpalayam village at a cost of Rs 16.36 lakh . Jal Jeevan Mission is implemented in Inamsamayapuram at a cost of Rs 15.22 lakh and Silayathi village in Kiliyanallur at a cost of Rs 2.25 lakh. Trichy collector Shri Sivarasu inspected the ongoing works under Jal Jeevan Mission .
In Thottiyam, Jal Jeevan Mission is being implemented at a cost of Rs 69.41 lakh in various villages. This includes Jal Jeevan Mission at Tirumalayur village at a cost of Rs 7.82 lakh, Aniyapatty village at a cost of Rs 9.33 lakh Seenivasanallur village at a cost of Rs 10.60 lakh, Thottipatty village at a cost of Rs 15.42 lakh, Mungilthurai village at a cost of Rs 4.38 lakh, Maruthampatty village at a cost of Rs 2.42 lakhs.
Even though Tiruchirapalli district is in the banks of Cauvery river there are many parts of the district solely dependent on ground water. Many villages don’t get safe drinking water and Jal jeevan Mission will be a boon to villagers. Safe drinking water will prevent spread of water borne diseases and ensures health of people thereby achieving the goal of Arogya Bharat.
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Ministry of Defence
Keel laid for construction of two Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessels  at Goa Shipyard
PCV is a new generation Special Role Vessel with most advanced equipment capable of performing multifarious roles
In line with the country’s Make in India commitment for sourcing equipments and systems from indigenous firms including MSMEs, Indian Cost Guard laid the keel for two Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessels, GSL Yard 1267 & 1268, on 21st November 2022 at the Goa Shipyard. The two Pollution Control Vessels are indigenously designed and developed by the Goa Shipyard, to be delivered by February 2025 and August 2025 respectively.
Keel Laying is a major milestone activity in the construction of ships, symbolising formal commencement of the erection process of ships on the building berth. Speaking on the occasion, Shri VS Pathania, Director General, Indian Coast Guard told that the Pollution Control Vessels would be a new generation Special Role Vessel, equipped with the most advanced and sophisticated equipment, capable of performing multifarious roles of Indian Coast Guard, with prominent being combating marine pollution at extended ranges from the coastline.
The PCVs will be equipped with state-of-art technology, advanced & highly sensitive pollution control equipment, navigation and communication equipment, sensor and machinery. Ships will be capable of carrying out dedicated oil spill response operations for containment, recovery, separation and dispersal of pollutants. The vessel will be fitted with latest pollution control equipment including two flush type side sweeping arms enabling it to contain oil spill whilst in motion.
An advanced software would assist in predicting the spread of the complex oil spill pattern and Dynamic Positioning System will enable the vessel to be maneuvered in restricted areas with precision. The vessel is being designed to recover the lightest to the most viscous oil at the rate of 300 tons per hour. The vessels are also equipped with fire-fighting and salvage systems.